Goa Tejas Express all set to chug off today

Sunday, 28 May, 2017

Mumbai: The speed of all long-distance trains will be increased in the next two to three years, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said in Dadar after flagging off the maiden run of Tejas Express, the country's first high-speed, amenities-rich train at CST on Monday.

Tejas Express is a semi-high-speed train having modern onboard facilities, enhanced passenger comfort and showcases the future of Train travel in India.

During monsoon season, the train will depart from Mumbai on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and will leave Karmali at 7.30 a.m. on every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, the train will be wrapped in graffiti proof, vinyl in a bright yellow and orange colour theme.

The run will commute between Mumbai and Goa for five days a week. However, if you don't want to pay for food at the time of booking, and wish to buy it on board, you will need to pay an extra amount of Rs50 per service, along with the prescribed catering charges.

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